SANDRA KATHERINE CARLSON

She was born Aug. 13, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Doris Jane (Clark) Roy. She was united in marriage on July 25, 1975, in Des Moines to Richard Carlson, who survives.

Additional survivors include: two sons, Robert Pieart of Polk City, Iowa, and Richard Craig Carlson, of Madrid, Iowa; one daughter, Cathy Maxwel, of Shell Knob; two brothers, Michael Roy and Keith Roy, both of Tucson, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

She grew up and received her education in Des Moines, Iowa. Following her high school graduation, she attended college in Des Moines. She was a full-time wife and mother and worked for Mid America Energy as manager in customer service for several years. She and Richard moved to Shell Knob from Ankeny, Iowa, six years ago. She was a member of Grace Community Fellowship in Shell Knob.

No services are planned. The body has been cremated under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home Shell Knob.